Best 6 Chicken Or Turkey Salad Recipes

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Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weekday lunch or a dish to bring to a potluck, chicken or turkey salad is always a good choice. This versatile dish can be made with a variety of ingredients, so you can easily customize it to your own taste.

This article features three delicious chicken or turkey salad recipes: a classic chicken salad, a turkey salad with grapes and walnuts, and a curried chicken salad. All three recipes are easy to make and can be prepared in under 30 minutes. The classic chicken salad is made with cooked chicken, mayonnaise, celery, onion, and salt and pepper. The turkey salad with grapes and walnuts adds a bit of sweetness and crunch, while the curried chicken salad has a unique flavor that is sure to please everyone.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

THE BEST LEFTOVER TURKEY SALAD



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Turn your Thanksgiving extras into this quick and easy recipe for The Best Leftover Turkey Salad loaded with fresh veggies.

Provided by Kelly Senyei

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups chopped leftover turkey
1/2 cup mayonnaise (See Kelly's Notes)
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 cup finely diced celery
1/4 cup sliced scallions
2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the chopped turkey, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, sugar, celery, scallions and dill, stirring until well combined.
  • Taste and season the turkey salad with salt and pepper. Serve immediately or refrigerate, covered, until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 14 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 219 mg, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY BUT DELICIOUS CHICKEN OR TURKEY SALAD



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Sometimes simple is best. Mayonnaise and a few, delicate seasonings are all your leftover chicken or turkey really needs to make a good lunch. Serve on rolls, wraps, crackers, bread, English muffins, whatever you like.

Provided by 3KillerBs

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups cooked chicken or 4 cups cooked turkey
2 stalks celery, chopped
1/2-3/4 cup mayonnaise, to taste
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon parsley
1 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
fresh ground black pepper
lettuce (optional) or spinach (optional)
tomatoes (optional)
rolls or bread

Steps:

  • Mix turkey, celery, mayonnaise, lemon juice, parsley, thyme, salt,and pepper. Adjust amount of mayo according to how wet you like your chicken salad.
  • Pile onto your preferred bread with greens and tomatoes.

CHICKEN OR TURKEY SALAD SANDWICHES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 8m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups shredded chicken or turkey meat
1/2 cup chopped celery (or use apple, fennel, or radish)
1/4 small red onion, chopped, (or use 2 scallions, white and green parts, or 1 large shallot)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 slices bread

Steps:

  • Place chicken meat into a large bowl. Add celery, mayonnaise, salt and pepper to taste. Stir to mix. Lay 4 slices bread on work surface. Divide salad evenly among them. Top with remaining bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Fat 28 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Cholesterol 80 milligrams, Sodium 690 milligrams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 31 grams

CHICKEN OR TURKEY SALAD



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This is very good served over a bed of lettuce or as a sandwich. It's a good way to use up left over turkey at Thanksgiving. I am basing prep and cook time on using left over meat. Cook time is actually the chill time.

Provided by keen5

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h10m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups cubed cooked chicken or 2 cups turkey
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/3 cup salad dressing or 1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/8 teaspoon onion salt
1 dash pepper

Steps:

  • Combine chicken and celery in bowl.
  • Mix salad dressing (I used Miracle Whip), salt, poultry seasoning, onion salt and pepper.
  • Pour over chicken and celery; toss.
  • Cover; chill at least 2 hours.
  • For variation, fold in one of the following: 1 cup chilled fruit (mandarin orange segments, chopped apple, seedless green grapes or pineapple tidbits) or: 1/4 cup chopped sweet pickle or: 4 slices bacon, crsply fried and crumbled or: 1/3 cup chopped nuts.

TURKEY SALAD



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Spread it on crackers! Make it into a sandwich! This melt in your mouth appetizer will have your whole party jumping! It's great during the holidays or anytime.

Provided by Gloria Burris

Categories     Salad

Time 8h20m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

¾ pound cooked turkey meat
2 stalks celery
2 green onions
½ red bell pepper
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons prepared Dijon-style mustard
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place cooked turkey meat, celery, green onions and red bell pepper in a blender or food processor. Finely chop using the pulse setting.
  • Transfer the turkey mixture to a medium bowl. Mix in mayonnaise, prepared Dijon-style mustard, cider vinegar, white sugar and salt. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours, or overnight, before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40.3 calories, Carbohydrate 0.8 g, Cholesterol 11.4 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 78.2 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

BEST CHICKEN SALAD EVER I



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This is the result of a day at home with my brother and nothing to do. We decided to create a new lunch. Serve on rolls or sandwich bread; this is especially nice if you toast the bread, or use a flavorful whole-grain bread. The chicken can be substituted with turkey, and the ingredients can be rearranged to suit differing tastes. Enjoy!

Provided by STORMWALKER

Categories     Salad

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (5 ounce) can chunk chicken, drained and flaked
2 tablespoons creamy salad dressing
1 teaspoon sweet pickle relish
1 large apple, cored and diced
1 cup chopped pecans
½ stalk celery, chopped
⅔ cup raisins
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Mix chicken, creamy salad dressing, pickle relish, apple, pecans, celery, and raisins together in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Cholesterol 16.2 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 169.9 mg, Sugar 16.2 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use a combination of both white and dark meat chicken or turkey.
  • Be sure to finely chop the celery, onion, and pickles so that they are evenly distributed throughout the salad.
  • If you don't have mayonnaise on hand, you can substitute Greek yogurt or sour cream.
  • For a tangy flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice or a dollop of Dijon mustard.
  • If you like your salad with a bit of a kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a few dashes of hot sauce.
  • Serve the salad on its own, or use it as a sandwich filling or wrap.

Conclusion:

This classic chicken or turkey salad is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. With its simple ingredients and delicious flavor, it's sure to become a family favorite.

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